John Dalby, Bridgewater CFO, joins Crypto firm NYDIG

Dalby will help NYDIG to bring Bitcoin safely to everyone

John Dalby, CFO of world largest hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Crypto financial services firm New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG).

The appointment of Mr. Dalby comes during a period of rapid growth for NYDIG. The firm recently raised more than $300 million from a group of strategic partners including Stone Ridge Holding Group, Morgan Stanley, New York Life, MassMutual, Liberty Mutual, Starr Companies, and FIS.

The firm also recently announced the launch of global Insurance Solutions practice led by former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TransRe Mike Sapnar, who will spearhead the creation of Bitcoin-powered products and services for the global insurance industry.

Robert Gutmann, Co-founder and CEO of NYDIG said “The NYDIG team and I are extremely excited to welcome John His kindness, curiosit, and humility, combined with his deep financial services experience, are a perfect match for NYDIG as we continue to build institutional Bitcoin solutions.”

“Working on Bitcoin is increasingly what many of the best and brightest employees seek- including industry leaders like John- and NYDIG is uniquely positioned to offer them the platform, resources and culture to shine, in pursuit of our collective mission to bring Bitcoin safely to everyone” he said further.

John Dalby added “The growth of NYDIG has been incredible. Everyday, more industries come to understand Bitcoin’s potential and more clients seek ways to safely access it. Personally, I share NYDIG’s vision for Bitcoin’s ability to propel economic empowerment for all. I eagerly look forward to doing my part to help NYDIG deliver innovative Bitcoin solutions to institutions and individuals”

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